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Classic Radio 05-06-26 - Lodge Picnic, Unemployemnt Insurance, and Advice to the Peyton girl
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Variety on a Wednesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast May 6, 1951, 75 years ago, The Annual Lodge Picnic. The lodge picnic is this Saturday and the Kingfish has to come up with the $380 needed for it...fast! The picnic winds up being held on an artillery range!
Followed by The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast May 6, 1951, 75 years ago. The last show of the season. Groucho Marx does a funny dialogue with Tallulah. George Jessel delivers a eulogy for "The Big Show." Fred Allen teaches Tallulah how to collect unemployment insurance, and Margaret Truman sings. Groucho sings "Go West." Jessel does a monologue in praise of Hollywood and imitates Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor. "Advice To The Little Peyton Girl," by Dorothy Parker, with Tallulah and Margaret Truman. Marriage counselor Groucho advises Fred Allen and Ginger Rogers!
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Noises in the Pipe. Claudia and David are doing the dishes...without a maid. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
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First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast May 6, 1951, 75 years ago, The Annual Lodge Picnic. The lodge picnic is this Saturday and the Kingfish has to come up with the $380 needed for it...fast! The picnic winds up being held on an artillery range!
Followed by The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast May 6, 1951, 75 years ago. The last show of the season. Groucho Marx does a funny dialogue with Tallulah. George Jessel delivers a eulogy for "The Big Show." Fred Allen teaches Tallulah how to collect unemployment insurance, and Margaret Truman sings. Groucho sings "Go West." Jessel does a monologue in praise of Hollywood and imitates Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor. "Advice To The Little Peyton Girl," by Dorothy Parker, with Tallulah and Margaret Truman. Marriage counselor Groucho advises Fred Allen and Ginger Rogers!
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Noises in the Pipe. Claudia and David are doing the dishes...without a maid. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!